You might try telling your landlord that plugging your fingers in a live wall socket is part of a ritual you perform weekly, and your fingers won’t fit in the provided sockets. When they look at your dazzed and confused, you could come back with: "Just kidding. I just want my audio system to sound better. Can I change it out?"
Shouldn’t Do This, but…
Hi All,
I just finished moving into my new apartment. The landlord is a little touchy about certain things. For example, he was opposed to my wanting to store boxes in the basement, of all things. Today I spent the day unboxing stereo equipment. Anyhow, I have a Cruz First Maestro receptacle and I want to switch that out with the original but I don’t have access to the fuse box in the basement. I’ve switched out receptacles with the electric on before but I hate doing it. Any advice or words of encouragement?
Thanks!
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@waytoomuchstuff I would have asked if the landlord were chilled but I’m certain he’ll object. So I could just change it out while wearing gloves and while being careful not to touch any of the wires together or use the current receptacle until I buy a generator. I really like the idea of the generator. I’m trying to determine how much wattage hours I’ll need. |
@goofyfoot I use to do maintenance at an apartment complex years ago and changing outlets was not uncommon. Most of the time I would shut the easily accessible breaker off, but every now and then I would get cocky or lazy and would change it while it was live. And I did get zapped a few of those times and it did give off a good scary sting but I was basically fine and didn't need to be nominated for a Darwin award. The copper wire from the wall should be curved already and easily slipped on to the screw of the new outlet. I would go for it with some rubber gloves and be done with it. breaker off |
@jazzguy43 When I’m working in a NASCAR pit crew, yes. |
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